Students practice real-life ag situations

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Agricultural business students from the Fairfield, Hillsboro, Lynchburg and Whiteoak FFA chapters practiced real-life situations during the Agricultural Reality store recently.

A simulation activity was conducted where students were assigned a 300-acre farm to manage and were awarded start-up capital based upon their grade point averages. They were required to purchase inputs necessary to manage their farm and show a profit. Students interacted with representatives from local businesses to help them evaluate production costs utilizing current prices for inputs such as livestock, equipment, land and chemicals and to make decisions about what type of farming activities were to be a part of their 300-acre farm.

Rick Williams Auction Company (Brad Williams) simulated an equipment and livestock auction so the students would have an opportunity to purchase used equipment for their farms. Lunch was provided by Farm Credit Services.

Prior to the Agricultural Reality simulation, the Farm Service Agency presented a lesson in the classroom for the agricultural business students so they would be prepared to participate in the event. To make the simulation realistic and educational, students were able to interact with local businesses such as: 5 Points Implement, ADM/Grain Marketing, Cherry Fork Farm Supply, Crop Production Services, Farm Credit Services, Southern Ohio Agriculture & Community Development Foundation, State Farm Insurance, United Producers Stockyards, USDA/FSA, USDA/NCRS, Highland County FSA and OSU Extension.

Submitted by Kathy Bruynis, county director & 4-H youth development educator, OSU Extension, Highland County.

Aaron Moran, right, with United Producers Incorporated works with Zach DeAtley on purchasing animals.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2016/11/web1_AgReality-pic.jpgAaron Moran, right, with United Producers Incorporated works with Zach DeAtley on purchasing animals.

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